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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 437.02 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 437.02 and 198.96 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 437.02 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/437.02 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 437.02 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 86,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,949.50/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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